I'm experiencing swelling of both breasts. 1 week before my period (I am on the pill) and lasts for 3-5 days. The swelling can occur in both Slight amount of pain, feels like the muscles are very tight. Pain comes from under my arms and the inner side. No nipple changes I have been to 3 drs but get referred to plastic surgeon. An MRI showed the implants are intact and look ok. The 2 plastic surgeons in town are hard to get into. Implants are 10 years old, teardrop, silicon & under the muscle
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Thanks for your question. Your Base Width Diameter determines the maximum size of implant you can accomodate before the edges become visible beyond the footprint of your breast. However you can go any size smaller than this. If you anyway have some volume in your breasts then it should cover the...
Shaped devices and texture go hand in hand.The purpose of texture (in the case of shaped implants) is to prevent device rotation. In contrast to round devices, shaped implants need to maintain a particular orientation within the pocket. If a round device rotates, it is still round. If a shaped...
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I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients. Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at ...